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. >> michelle obama was in this garden with us and now they are destroying it. >> reporter: find out who decided to get rid of the garden and why. this is a story you will only see here on 9 news now. >>> and supermodel naomi campbell takes the stand in the war crimes trial of a former african ruler. we will have details when we come back. ♪ [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains forever. discover the power of our stain spectrum technology in the new red bottle of wisk. coming august 2010. [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains forever. discover the power of our stain spectrum technology in the new red bottle of wisk. coming august 2010. >>> supermodel naomi campbell has been summoned from the catwalk to the courtroom. she's not on trial but is giving key testimony about a war lord accused of killing hundreds of thousands of people in west africa. charlie d'agata reports that her testimony could send charles taylor to prison. >> i solemnly swear. >> reporter: she said she never wanted to take the stand at the hague.
. >> michelle obama was in this garden with us and now they are destroying it. >> reporter: find out who decided to get rid of the garden and why. this is a story you will only see here on 9 news now. >>> and supermodel naomi campbell takes the stand in the war crimes trial of a former african ruler. we will have details when we come back. ♪ [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains forever. discover the power of our stain spectrum technology...
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now i herd michele obama -- heard michele obama is coming and i'm definitely going. >> virginia police say they cannot talk about the extra security measures, and school officials say they don't know whether mrs. obama plans to shake hands with each graduate. >>> coming up next, howard has the forecast. >> jc, sunny and windy today. we may see a sprinkle buff the rains yesterday really helped some of the pollen in a bad way. here's a look at the allergy update as we go to break fl everything is high except for -- break. everything is high except for the weeds. the free trees, grass and mold up high. >>> i love to shop and i am shopping for you this morning finding you some deep discounts. here are my favorites. you need a vacation? here's one for you found on travel zoo. pay $599, get a 12-night mediterranean cruise this summer through cruises only. that's a discount of $360. you will leave out of spain and go to france, italy, greece and turkey for about $50 a day. airfare is not included. this is with norwegian cruiseline. >>> does your daughter need new jeans? target's daily deal is
now i herd michele obama -- heard michele obama is coming and i'm definitely going. >> virginia police say they cannot talk about the extra security measures, and school officials say they don't know whether mrs. obama plans to shake hands with each graduate. >>> coming up next, howard has the forecast. >> jc, sunny and windy today. we may see a sprinkle buff the rains yesterday really helped some of the pollen in a bad way. here's a look at the allergy update as we go to...
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. >>> first lady, michelle obama wants to make the nation's next generation healthy and fit. our anita brikman talked with the first lady about this crucial agenda. >> i'm anita brikman, right outside the white house after a candid one-on-one interview with michelle obama. she talks about how she keeps her kids normal and on track and her fight to fight childhood obesity. >> parents need and have been asking for. we need to have clear information on our products so that people can easily decide how much of something to eat once you buy it. you also need to have good relationships with your pediatricians and family practitioners. they have to be a part of the education process to raise those red flags. > that's tonight on 9news now at 5:00. >>> the interview coincides with the first lady's interview with traveler. in the magazine, she talks about the first family's favorite places to go in their new hometown. >>> still to come on the 9news now, what the virginia governor is saying about his confederate history month decloration. >>> the masters competition begins, but is tiger
. >>> first lady, michelle obama wants to make the nation's next generation healthy and fit. our anita brikman talked with the first lady about this crucial agenda. >> i'm anita brikman, right outside the white house after a candid one-on-one interview with michelle obama. she talks about how she keeps her kids normal and on track and her fight to fight childhood obesity. >> parents need and have been asking for. we need to have clear information on our products so that...
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obama left off. delegates are revved up and ready for more. >> he's bill clinton. it's like madonna. there's this aura about him. >> reporter: he remains immensely influential in the party and is expected to target democrats who have struggled the last four years and may be on the defense about reelecting president obama. >> he will lay out a little bit of history with regard to this president, and he's going to affirm he's on the right path. >> reporter: president obama had been scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech to 74,000 people at annual outdoor stadium thursday night, but because of the threat of severe weather, convention planners decided this morning the president will speak here. democrats packed the hall last night for the first lady's speech. >> i have seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. no, it reveals who you are. >> reporter: president obama watched it from the white house with his two daughters. some delegates were brought to tears. >> it was great. it
obama left off. delegates are revved up and ready for more. >> he's bill clinton. it's like madonna. there's this aura about him. >> reporter: he remains immensely influential in the party and is expected to target democrats who have struggled the last four years and may be on the defense about reelecting president obama. >> he will lay out a little bit of history with regard to this president, and he's going to affirm he's on the right path. >> reporter: president obama...
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michelle obama laid a wreath in south africa's largest black township of soweta. government police killed more than 400 protestors fighting against racial segregation. young of a africans say she is inspiring. >> it just reinforced the fact that yes, we can. >> reporter: the week-long tour is the first lady's second trip abroad without the president. this weekend, the first lady will take her daughters to neighboring botswana. tina kraus, cbs news. >>> besides travelling with her daughters, mrs. obama is also traveling with her mother, a niece and a nephew. >>> coming up, howard will have the forecast. >> j.c., humidity is way up today. that can lead to strong thunderstorms this afternoon which may still continue to clean the atmosphere. allergy count came in today better than yesterday because the weed pollen is out. trees and is low. >>> we have a health alert for drivers because a new study says that we might need sun block on in our car. researchers have discovered that summer driving can increase the risk of skin cancer on our left side. they say that our lef
michelle obama laid a wreath in south africa's largest black township of soweta. government police killed more than 400 protestors fighting against racial segregation. young of a africans say she is inspiring. >> it just reinforced the fact that yes, we can. >> reporter: the week-long tour is the first lady's second trip abroad without the president. this weekend, the first lady will take her daughters to neighboring botswana. tina kraus, cbs news. >>> besides travelling...
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first lady michele obama is the head speaker as the dnc opens tonight in char not, north carolina -- charlotte, north carolina. >> reporter: democrats will fill this hall later today to begin the three-day process of renominating president the obama. >> we just want to be here. this is history. >> reporter: delegates will approve their party platform. then hear from a long list of speakers portraying president obama as the wise and humane alternative to mitt romney. michele obama's speech will be the final address tonight. >> i'm looking forward to hearing the first lady. i think she's dynamic and i'm just excited. >> i'm sure she will connect with us and we'll connect with her as we always do. >> reporter: president obama is not expected to be here when his wife speaks. they say he will watch from the white house. this afternoon the president holds a rally in norfolk, virginia. on labor day he told auto workers in ohio they are better off thanks to his administration's auto industry bailout. >> i believed in you. i bet on you. i'll make that bet any day of the week. >> reporter: but
first lady michele obama is the head speaker as the dnc opens tonight in char not, north carolina -- charlotte, north carolina. >> reporter: democrats will fill this hall later today to begin the three-day process of renominating president the obama. >> we just want to be here. this is history. >> reporter: delegates will approve their party platform. then hear from a long list of speakers portraying president obama as the wise and humane alternative to mitt romney. michele...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is on the move. she's celebrating the first anniversary of her let's move campaign! she's fighting childhood obesity in atlanta today. the first lady will visit an elementary school that's working hard to promote healthy eating and she'll also give a speech at a local church. >>> by the way, mrs. obama says that the commander in chief has kicked the habit! mrs. obama said yesterday that the president actually has quit smoking. will he be able to continue being smoke-free? ines ferre has more. >> it is one decision that seems to have everybody on president obama's side. >> you know i'm a -- even though i'm a republican, go obama. >> i think it is great. >> after spending decades as a smoker, the president is no longer lighting up. his wife, michelle obama, revealed tuesday that her husband hasn't had a cigarette in almost a year. white house spokesman robert gibbs says the president was able to quit with the help of the first lady and aides who also stopped smoke. >> when someone decides to quit smoki
. >>> first lady michelle obama is on the move. she's celebrating the first anniversary of her let's move campaign! she's fighting childhood obesity in atlanta today. the first lady will visit an elementary school that's working hard to promote healthy eating and she'll also give a speech at a local church. >>> by the way, mrs. obama says that the commander in chief has kicked the habit! mrs. obama said yesterday that the president actually has quit smoking. will he be able to...
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. >>> first lady michele obama made her first appearance on dave letterman's show last night. among other things, the two of them talked about her undercover run to target in potomac yards. >> i went to target. [ laughter ] >> i thought i was undercover. i have to tell you something about the trip, though. no one knew that was me because a woman actually walked up to me, right. i was in the detergent aisle. and she said -- i kid you not. she said, excuse me, i just have to ask you something. i thought oh, the cover is blown. she said, can you reach on that shelf and hand me the detergent. i kid you not. >> this was not the first lady's first appearance on late night television. the first lady michele obama actually appeared on the tonight show with jay leno in january. >>> coming up ahead on 9news now at noon, a world with fewer lawyers, fewer students are going into the legal profession. we'll have details on that story when we come back. >> plus, texas twisters. cleanup is under way after strong storms ripped through san antonio and other parts of texas. we'll have details i
. >>> first lady michele obama made her first appearance on dave letterman's show last night. among other things, the two of them talked about her undercover run to target in potomac yards. >> i went to target. [ laughter ] >> i thought i was undercover. i have to tell you something about the trip, though. no one knew that was me because a woman actually walked up to me, right. i was in the detergent aisle. and she said -- i kid you not. she said, excuse me, i just have to...
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cbs news reports that at least four democrats have requested that first lady michelle obama appear with them on the campaign trail. she currently has a higher approval rating than her husband. first-term congressman gerry connolly from virginia is among those who would like the first lady's help. >> it's critical that we make sure our base stays energized. michelle obama, i think has enormous power in energizing the base and reenergizing the base where that's necessary. >> reporter: the way the first lady has been praised for her efforts to curb childhood obesity by promoting a more active lifestyle and healthier diet. however, she recently drew some negative comments for what critics called lavish spending on a private vacation to spain. >>> let's go to campaign 2010 in the district of columbia. this is in the last day that dc residents can change parties before the upcoming primary election. district election law requires returning voters to change political party affiliations more than 30 days before the election. this year's primary election is four weeks from tomorrow. jurors resum
cbs news reports that at least four democrats have requested that first lady michelle obama appear with them on the campaign trail. she currently has a higher approval rating than her husband. first-term congressman gerry connolly from virginia is among those who would like the first lady's help. >> it's critical that we make sure our base stays energized. michelle obama, i think has enormous power in energizing the base and reenergizing the base where that's necessary. >> reporter:...
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obama. peta admitted it did not have the first lady's permission for the campaign and of course the white house would not allow that. >>> a new group is announcing its intentions to put a stop to all distracted driving. the national safety council says ten thousand people die from the actions of such drivers and peggy fox talked to some of the people fighting to make distracted driving illegal, just like drink driving. >> hit it so hard that her car like blew up. >> reporter: carrie witnessed a distracted driver kill herself when she swerved off the road two months ago. >> but she kept looking down and then looking up. so, she was obviously looking for something in the car and then as i started to go up the hill, i looked and it was like her car exploded. it was like boom! >> reporter: they are fighting against distracted driving spear headed by focus driven, a few group. the founding members all have lost loved ones because of distracted driving. >> look at that beautiful smile and that bea
obama. peta admitted it did not have the first lady's permission for the campaign and of course the white house would not allow that. >>> a new group is announcing its intentions to put a stop to all distracted driving. the national safety council says ten thousand people die from the actions of such drivers and peggy fox talked to some of the people fighting to make distracted driving illegal, just like drink driving. >> hit it so hard that her car like blew up. >>...
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first kissed michele obama. there's a picture of the first couple and the quote from the president describing their first date. the sweet smooch happened in 1989 when the president treated the first lady to ice cream at a baskin robbins store. the obama's will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this fall. >>> coming up on 9news now, passengers aboard an overseas flight are asked whether they have extra money for gas. >> olga has the week's forecast. >> the heat is on already. it is hug gi and hazy. the -- muggy and hazy. the clouds have stayed away. that should change. our highs should make it to the lower 90s before the front gets close enough to pick up the showers and storms we were talking about. i'll have the extended forecast including a cooldown on the weekend when 9news now returns. >>> air france confirms that it asked passengers to help pay for gas. this happened when a flight was -- [ inaudible ] air france asked passengers if they had any extra cash because fuel can only be purchased by cash in
first kissed michele obama. there's a picture of the first couple and the quote from the president describing their first date. the sweet smooch happened in 1989 when the president treated the first lady to ice cream at a baskin robbins store. the obama's will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this fall. >>> coming up on 9news now, passengers aboard an overseas flight are asked whether they have extra money for gas. >> olga has the week's forecast. >> the heat is on...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is hosting a kids' state dinner. it will actually be lunch with more than 50 youngsters from across the country. they all created original nutritious school lunches. the children won the chance to eat with the first lady through a cooking contest. >>> olga comes up next with the forecast. >> reporter: that's right. cloudy skies today. we are going to stick with the moisture and humidity through the afternoon hours. a late day thunderstorm is possible. we have a break from the heat now, but it will be returning. i'll give you all the details when 9news now returns, after the break. >>> i have been combing through the daily deals and retailer websites. google offers has this deal with guns in clifton. $49 for an online virginia concealed handgun permit class of $125 value. you will learn handgun basics and safety plus firearm laws. >>> knitting 101 in dupont circle will teach you how. 50% off and you find this on groupon. >> meantime, living social gets you a membership with the corker gallery and art. you will become
. >>> first lady michelle obama is hosting a kids' state dinner. it will actually be lunch with more than 50 youngsters from across the country. they all created original nutritious school lunches. the children won the chance to eat with the first lady through a cooking contest. >>> olga comes up next with the forecast. >> reporter: that's right. cloudy skies today. we are going to stick with the moisture and humidity through the afternoon hours. a late day thunderstorm...
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our first lady michelle obama says let's move. so let's get moving. the chef with us today will show us how to keep our kids healthy and fit very easily. and today you are making what? >> i'm making two healthy meals. one is a kids ' wrap, easy to make and a ginger chicken stir fry. what i love about these meals is kids can help in the kitchen and when they take part in food preparation, they actually will -- they are encouraged to eat healthier meals and a sense of pride in helping out the family. >> you have a tortilla. >> a high fiber tortilla. >> what is that meat. >> turkey breast and a slice of cheese which is an excellent source of calcium and carrots and tomatoes which provide a wonderful flavor and crunch. >> very colorful. >> it is colorful and it incorporates produce which is one of mrs. obama's campaigns and you roll it up. >> even i can do that. >> older kids can do that on their own. include it with strawberries and milk is a great addition to every meal. we know that. it is a fantastic addition and vitamin water that contains vitamin c
our first lady michelle obama says let's move. so let's get moving. the chef with us today will show us how to keep our kids healthy and fit very easily. and today you are making what? >> i'm making two healthy meals. one is a kids ' wrap, easy to make and a ginger chicken stir fry. what i love about these meals is kids can help in the kitchen and when they take part in food preparation, they actually will -- they are encouraged to eat healthier meals and a sense of pride in helping out...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama flew across the country yesterday after campaigning with senate majority leader harry reid. she headlined a get out the vote rally at the university of pennsylvania. pennsylvania is one of those states that democrats canvassed heavily so that they can retain their majority. >>> in montgomery county, voters will decide whether to charge patients a fee for an ambulance ride to the hospital. montgomery county officials say that the patients ' health insurance would cover the fee, and could stave off layoffs. however, montgomery county volunteer fire and rescue association is against that charge. >>> the issue of slot machines is up for voters to decide in anne arundel county. the company that wants to build a casino at anne arundel mills mall claims that it would buy laurel park racetrack and renovate it. the maryland jockey club is against the idea. members believe that horse racing in laurel park would cease if voters allow a casino to be bill. stay with 9 news now because we will have continuing coverage all day. we will have national and local results beg
. >>> first lady michelle obama flew across the country yesterday after campaigning with senate majority leader harry reid. she headlined a get out the vote rally at the university of pennsylvania. pennsylvania is one of those states that democrats canvassed heavily so that they can retain their majority. >>> in montgomery county, voters will decide whether to charge patients a fee for an ambulance ride to the hospital. montgomery county officials say that the patients '...
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obama headlines the event, actor robert deniro joked about the republican field saying do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady? newt gingrich jumped on the comment? >> he should apologize for it. >> reporter: gingrich finished fourth in illinois just behind ron paul who talked to jay leno last night. >> i think the other three should just get out of the race. >> reporter: paul is running last in the delegate race but insists his campaign will continue to the convention. randall pinkston, cbs news, the white house. >>> here is what the primary calendar looks like. on saturday the louisiana primary will be held. santorum holds a 13-point advantage over romney in the latest poll there. then on april 3, voters in the district of columbia, maryland and wisconsin will go to the polls and on april 24, five states, including new york and pennsylvania will hold their primaries. >>> coming up next, howard and the forecast. >> i see it rather comfortable. we've gotten rid of the drizzle, most of of the fog, but there's one little thunderstorm i'm watching on live doppler
obama headlines the event, actor robert deniro joked about the republican field saying do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady? newt gingrich jumped on the comment? >> he should apologize for it. >> reporter: gingrich finished fourth in illinois just behind ron paul who talked to jay leno last night. >> i think the other three should just get out of the race. >> reporter: paul is running last in the delegate race but insists his campaign will...
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michelle obama shook her head after she looked at ancient churches reduced to rubble. they say the outside help is vital it. >> is extremely important, he says but it is also important that many choices for the world are made here. and leaders are finding consensus on some of the most daunting challenges. >> president obama heads to africa next before coming home to washington. >>> a new report from the government accountability office says there are a number of problems with the protective service and its private security contractors. on ten separate occasions, gao investigators were able to slip bomb-making materials past security and in to federal buildings. once inside the building the investigators would walk in to a building, assemble the materials in to a small bomb and wander through the buildings. >> gao investigators were able to get through the metal detectors, get through the x- ray machines and go assemble their bombs. >> it's simply unacceptable that we have such a poor level of security at busy federal buildings that are obvious targets. >> reporter: the
michelle obama shook her head after she looked at ancient churches reduced to rubble. they say the outside help is vital it. >> is extremely important, he says but it is also important that many choices for the world are made here. and leaders are finding consensus on some of the most daunting challenges. >> president obama heads to africa next before coming home to washington. >>> a new report from the government accountability office says there are a number of problems...
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. >>> the president and first lady spent a night on the town last night for michelle obama's birthday. the two went to blt's steakhouse. it's just blocks from the white house, and the first lady turned 48 years old yesterday. >>> fans of gothic rider ed -- writer ed garallen poa are planning what could be a final vigil in baltimore to watch for a mysterious visitor. for decades an anonymous man has visited the office grave on his birthday and left a rose and a cognac tribute. but the visitor has not appeared since 2009. last year's vigil attracted impofters, including a man who arrived in a limo gleen. the curator of the poe house says he will wait one more time tonight before calling an end to that tradition. >>> rescue work on the giant cruise ship that ran aground off italy has been suspended. the vessel has been sitting on rocks in the water and the movement poses a danger to divers. anna matringa is in italy. she has more. reporter: hope of finding survivors aboard the costa concordia is fade fading. crews suspended their search after the vessel shifted in rough seas wednesday. r
. >>> the president and first lady spent a night on the town last night for michelle obama's birthday. the two went to blt's steakhouse. it's just blocks from the white house, and the first lady turned 48 years old yesterday. >>> fans of gothic rider ed -- writer ed garallen poa are planning what could be a final vigil in baltimore to watch for a mysterious visitor. for decades an anonymous man has visited the office grave on his birthday and left a rose and a cognac tribute....
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. >> well starting today, you can see the gown that first lady, michelle obama wore to the balls. the creation will become the center of a new gallery at the american history museum. for decades, the first lady's collection has been one of the smithsonian's most popular attractions. and the first lady attended yesterday's unveiling. >> i am very honored and very humbled, but i have to say that i'm also a little embarrassed by all the fuss being made over my dress. like many of you, i'm not used to people wanting to put things i've worn on display. >> the first lady display at the smithsonian has been in existence since 1914. >>> more schools are trying to figure out what to do about all those snow days that they had last month. montgomery county is asking the state to waive five of those days and if approved, the school year would end june 16, as planned. the state is already approved snow day waivers for prince georges, and st. mary's counties. >>> the officer who brandished his gun during a snowball fight is now facing a ten-day suspension. this is video from december. the offdu
. >> well starting today, you can see the gown that first lady, michelle obama wore to the balls. the creation will become the center of a new gallery at the american history museum. for decades, the first lady's collection has been one of the smithsonian's most popular attractions. and the first lady attended yesterday's unveiling. >> i am very honored and very humbled, but i have to say that i'm also a little embarrassed by all the fuss being made over my dress. like many of you,...
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. >>> still ahead on 9news now at noon, first lady michelle obama and her value-added shopping trip. we'll explain. plus, the g.o.p. presidential race. is another candidate about to race? we'll have those stories and more just ahead. >>> well, the 2012 presidential primary season is going to undergo some changes because florida has shifted its g.o.p. presidential primary to january 31st next year. only four states, iowa, new hampshire, nevada and south carolina are currently permitted to stage a primary before march 6th. florida's move is expected to spark a chain reaction where the four states will move their contest into january in order to protect their place in the process. >>> well, republican insiders are telling cbs news that new jersey governor chris christie is seriously considering getting into the g.o.p. presidential race. and they say the odds right now are 50/50. there's no official word from christie yet. he has said nothing about a presidential campaign. >>> all right. let's turn our attention to the michael jackson's former doctor. paramedics who responded to his mans
. >>> still ahead on 9news now at noon, first lady michelle obama and her value-added shopping trip. we'll explain. plus, the g.o.p. presidential race. is another candidate about to race? we'll have those stories and more just ahead. >>> well, the 2012 presidential primary season is going to undergo some changes because florida has shifted its g.o.p. presidential primary to january 31st next year. only four states, iowa, new hampshire, nevada and south carolina are currently...
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. >> i wasn't aware michelle obama was involved with peta. >>> they say they sent an e-mail to the white house confirming se didn't wear real -- she didn't wear real fur. >>> the associated press conduct add poll asking people which pet they prefer. now of the almost 2,000 people who answered, 74% said they like dogs a lot. only 41% said they like cats a lot. and 15% said they actually dislike cats while just 2% say they don't like dogs. >>> still ahead on 9 news now, your chance to bring home a little furry addition. and howard. >>> we have know coming. i want -- i know we have snow coming. this icicle out of high point, north carolina, to give you an idea how deep the cold is and how long it has been around. looks like it will be around a little while longer. i have will have the future forecast and the snow when 9 news now at noon returns. cycycyc;c;ckccoc/c/ i know. my diet? well yesterday i had an apple turn over mmm hmm, i know it's sort of my weakness - i always keep it in the house well, that and boston crème pie, white chocolate strawberries, ya ya - oh! and key lime pie i've
. >> i wasn't aware michelle obama was involved with peta. >>> they say they sent an e-mail to the white house confirming se didn't wear real -- she didn't wear real fur. >>> the associated press conduct add poll asking people which pet they prefer. now of the almost 2,000 people who answered, 74% said they like dogs a lot. only 41% said they like cats a lot. and 15% said they actually dislike cats while just 2% say they don't like dogs. >>> still ahead on 9...
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and first lady michelle obama is in california for today's memorial service. the former first lady died on friday at the age of 93. former presidents george w. bush and bill clinton will attend. former first lady rosalynn carter was chosen by mrs. ford to deliver the eulogy. >>> today, d.c. council member phil mendelssohn will introduce legislation to help legitimate gun buyers get their firearms into the district. however, every council member is against that proposal. the city's sole gun dealer lost his license and lease. now city officials could be in violation of a 2008 supreme court order that ended d.c.'s gun band. >>> council member mendelssohn says officials have to do something. >> the legislation is meant to fill a gap in the current system whereby under federal law, you have to go through a federal firearms licensing and there is none operating in the district right now. >> the emergency bill would only be a temporary measure until a private company could issue firearms. >>> well, the commuter is much better on i-270 after the interstate was shut do
and first lady michelle obama is in california for today's memorial service. the former first lady died on friday at the age of 93. former presidents george w. bush and bill clinton will attend. former first lady rosalynn carter was chosen by mrs. ford to deliver the eulogy. >>> today, d.c. council member phil mendelssohn will introduce legislation to help legitimate gun buyers get their firearms into the district. however, every council member is against that proposal. the city's sole...
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. >>> first lady michele obama will be speaking today at virginia tech's commencement ceremony. more than 5,000 graduates and relatives have packed the stadium in blacksburg, virginia for the historic event. the first lady also plans to speak at north carolina a&t on saturday and oregon state on june 17. >>> right now d.c. accident investigators are restricting a crash that sent one man to the hospital. a work truck hit the man on north capitol street near 8th street northwest. the driver did stop. the unidentified victim was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. >>> doctors are trying to save a toddler who was found unconscious in a bathtub in laurel, maryland. family members found the little girl last night at their home on 10th street near montrose avenue. they performed cpr on the child with instructions from a 911 dispatcher. at last word the girl was listed in critical condition. police are investigating what happened. >>> the hunt for adam mayes came to a dramatic end last night two weeks after he disappeared with 12-year-old alexandria bain and her 8-yea
. >>> first lady michele obama will be speaking today at virginia tech's commencement ceremony. more than 5,000 graduates and relatives have packed the stadium in blacksburg, virginia for the historic event. the first lady also plans to speak at north carolina a&t on saturday and oregon state on june 17. >>> right now d.c. accident investigators are restricting a crash that sent one man to the hospital. a work truck hit the man on north capitol street near 8th street...
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. >>> a plane carrying first lady michelle obama had to abort landing because it came within an unsafe distance of another plane. now, the faa is investigating the incident as a controller error. the first lady and dr. jill biden, wife of the vice president, were returning to washington on monday after a joint appearance in new york. the first lady's plane got too close to a cargo plane flying just ahead. as both aircraft prepared to land at andrews air force base. no one was in danger but this is the latest in a string of mistakes by air-traffic controllers. >>> while the u.s. transportation department has released new rules aimed at improving protections for airline passengers. it is an effort to make air travel easier by updating the airline passengers bill of rights. manuel gallegus has more. >> reporter: chad thompson had to hand over more cash than he had planned at the ticket counter. his checked bag was overweight. >> most of the air lanes charge for almost anything these days. >> reporter: there will had soon be more help for passengers like chad. the transportation department
. >>> a plane carrying first lady michelle obama had to abort landing because it came within an unsafe distance of another plane. now, the faa is investigating the incident as a controller error. the first lady and dr. jill biden, wife of the vice president, were returning to washington on monday after a joint appearance in new york. the first lady's plane got too close to a cargo plane flying just ahead. as both aircraft prepared to land at andrews air force base. no one was in danger...
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obama will introduce the president. randall pinkston, cbs news, charlotte. >>> former congresswoman gabby giffords is expected to participate in tonight's program. she was wounded in that tucson shooting last year. >>> the republican party is reacting to last night's speech by former president bill clinton. virginia governor bob mcdonnell says it was a good speech and president obama inherited a debt problem, but he told mike hydeck that the problem is not handling the situation well. >> after the speech tonight by president obama which no doubt will be good, we'll wake up tomorrow morning and get the new jobs report that's going to show for 43 months in a row, mike, that unemployment is over 8%. >> the president will take the stage tonight to accept his party's nomination. by the way, you can follow the convention by going to our website wusa9.com. you can learn about the protests that are going on outside the convention hall. also, you can find out which virginia lawmaker says the president can easily win the commonwe
obama will introduce the president. randall pinkston, cbs news, charlotte. >>> former congresswoman gabby giffords is expected to participate in tonight's program. she was wounded in that tucson shooting last year. >>> the republican party is reacting to last night's speech by former president bill clinton. virginia governor bob mcdonnell says it was a good speech and president obama inherited a debt problem, but he told mike hydeck that the problem is not handling the...
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first lady michelle obama is going to show off decorations at the mansion today. this is video from last year. and today's guest of honor will be military men and women and their families. we'll also be there. so, please join us tonight on 9news now at 5:00. get a chance to see the white house holiday decorations. always special. >> yeah. >> so pretty. >> nice time of year for all of this. >> i'm telling you, the temperatures aren't bad. >> but it is a lot chillier than it was. yesterday, we had the rain. temps dropped into the 50s. today, we're in the 40s. clouds have rolled in. i did not expect the clouds to come out of the mountains. if you were with me early, this is a little bit unexpected but it looks like variably cloudy will be with us for the afternoon. we're not dealing with what the folks out in michigan are dealing with. check this out! this is in calhoun, branch counties, they had four to eight inches of snow late yesterday and overnight. there was one area, peru, indiana, northern indiana had ten inches of snow from the system. same system that broug
first lady michelle obama is going to show off decorations at the mansion today. this is video from last year. and today's guest of honor will be military men and women and their families. we'll also be there. so, please join us tonight on 9news now at 5:00. get a chance to see the white house holiday decorations. always special. >> yeah. >> so pretty. >> nice time of year for all of this. >> i'm telling you, the temperatures aren't bad. >> but it is a lot chillier...
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. >>> by the way, first lady michele obama is going to be in virginia today. we're going to have more on both parties, how they're campaigning tonight on 9news now beginning at 5:00 p.m. >>> it's what wall street calls fed day. the day that the federal reserve announces its latest policy decisions. invepsors are waiting to -- investors are waiting to hear whether the central bank will take new steps in order to revive the slumping economy. policymakers wrapped up their two-day meeting here in washington. later today federal reserve chairman ben bernanke will announce what steps he's going to take to support the economy. >> so many times in the past, he'll intervene if necessary. so the markets are saying right now, with unemployment the way it is, with those jobs numbers that bad and revisions that bad, you have to intervene now. >> if the federal government does intervene, that could mean an extension on record low interest rates. >>> remembering an american hero. neil armstrong's memorial service just wrapped up at the national cathedral. our kristin fisher
. >>> by the way, first lady michele obama is going to be in virginia today. we're going to have more on both parties, how they're campaigning tonight on 9news now beginning at 5:00 p.m. >>> it's what wall street calls fed day. the day that the federal reserve announces its latest policy decisions. invepsors are waiting to -- investors are waiting to hear whether the central bank will take new steps in order to revive the slumping economy. policymakers wrapped up their two-day...
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. >> first lady michelle obama is heading to connecticut to stump for the democratic candidate for the u.s. senate, richard bloomingle that. >>> jury selection in the trial of man accused of killing chandra levy. police say that he attacked a former washington intern while she was jogging in rock creek park in 2001. police orangally focused their a-- originally focused their attention on congressman condit who was having an affair with levy. a spokesperson says that condit expects to be called to testify in the trial. >>> a connecticut jury is deciding whether an exconvict, who killed a woman and her two daughters during a night of terror, should be executed. the penalty phase of steven hayes trial is underway in new haven. prosecutors say that hayes and another exconvict broke jennifer broke in to the house and forced her to withdraw money from the bank and then sexually assaulted and strangled her. connecticut's governor cited the case when she refused to abolish the death penalty. in sports a respectable showing by the redskins but they were a little short. it was a 27-24 loss to th
. >> first lady michelle obama is heading to connecticut to stump for the democratic candidate for the u.s. senate, richard bloomingle that. >>> jury selection in the trial of man accused of killing chandra levy. police say that he attacked a former washington intern while she was jogging in rock creek park in 2001. police orangally focused their a-- originally focused their attention on congressman condit who was having an affair with levy. a spokesperson says that condit...
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. >>> at this hour first lady michelle obama is wrapping up an event in alexandria, virginia. the first lady and agricultural secretary tom vilsack visited park long elementary school along with celebrity chef rachael ray. they spoke with parents about the usda's new nutrition standards for school lunches. most school meals will now feature less sodium, more whole grains and more fruits and vegetables. the pizza is staying on the menu. it will be made, however, with healthier ingredients. >>> a groundbreaking crime- fighting app for the university of maryland campus goes live today. it is called m urgency. students will be able to send video and other information directly to police. dispatchers will use gps in order to determine the student's location. >>> still ahead, actress demi moore seeks professional help after months in the spotlight over her divorce. plus parents sue one local school system over its redistricting plans. we'll be back. >>> the federal reserve is expected to leave interest rates near historic lows when it wraps up its two-day meeting this afternoon. for
. >>> at this hour first lady michelle obama is wrapping up an event in alexandria, virginia. the first lady and agricultural secretary tom vilsack visited park long elementary school along with celebrity chef rachael ray. they spoke with parents about the usda's new nutrition standards for school lunches. most school meals will now feature less sodium, more whole grains and more fruits and vegetables. the pizza is staying on the menu. it will be made, however, with healthier...
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. >> michelle obama told the olympic committee about her disabled father's love of sports. >> my dad taught us the a rules of the game. the rules that guide our lives today. >> reporter: the somebody president spoke after the first lady. >> we know how to put on big evens and scores of visitors and spectators will that we do it well. >> the only thing i was upset about is they arranged for me to follow michelle and that is always unfair. brazil's president pressed for a historical vote that would bring the games to south america for the first time. but what is called the obama affect didn't have the impact chicago supporters were banking on. they saw their city knocked out in the first round. >> i was extremely proud. >> reporter: in this end, 106 olympic delegates will make the final call and come up with one winner. >> the final announcement is expected to happen within the hour. you can watch the whole thing on our website at wusa9.com. >>> 9 news now has learned of major new developments this the dc taxi cab bribery scandal. this morning there were raid and arrests. bruce johnson
. >> michelle obama told the olympic committee about her disabled father's love of sports. >> my dad taught us the a rules of the game. the rules that guide our lives today. >> reporter: the somebody president spoke after the first lady. >> we know how to put on big evens and scores of visitors and spectators will that we do it well. >> the only thing i was upset about is they arranged for me to follow michelle and that is always unfair. brazil's president pressed...
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obama. >> we are proud of you all. >> reporter: when mitt romney wakes up this is the headline that will greet him in today's papers. win where he questioned whether britain is prepared for the games. >> this is what i call mitt romney who wants to know whether we're ready. are we ready? are we ready? >> reporter: another blunder? romney publicly revealed a secret meeting with the head of britain's intelligence agentry mi 6. >> i appreciated the insights and perspectives of the leaders of the government here and opposition here as well as the -- the head of mi 6. >> the slipups overshadowed a day of meetings with top british leaders including a meeting with prime minister david cameron who publicly criticized romney for his comments about britain's preparedness for the games. romney will have a chance to make up for the mistakes when he heads to israel tomorrow just ahead of that trip president obama will make a move to strengthen ties between the two countries. >> all right, everybody in? >> reporter: the president will sign a bill today giving israel more access to u.s. military e
obama. >> we are proud of you all. >> reporter: when mitt romney wakes up this is the headline that will greet him in today's papers. win where he questioned whether britain is prepared for the games. >> this is what i call mitt romney who wants to know whether we're ready. are we ready? are we ready? >> reporter: another blunder? romney publicly revealed a secret meeting with the head of britain's intelligence agentry mi 6. >> i appreciated the insights and...
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now they are backing him up with the first lady, michelle obama is expected to help the president pitch the plan with a softer touch. at this point, mrs. obama has an approval rating higher than her husband, around 70%. top administration officials hope that, combined with her background as a hospital executive will help to take the edge off of the president's hard sell. joel brown, cbs news, the white house. >> the president is also visiting david letterman on monday. the first ever appearance by a sitting president on letterman's show. >>> well, the jewish new year rosh hashanah begins at sundown tonight t. president obama says in a video message that the holy day should be an opportunity for israel and its arab neighbors to repair their relationship. the holiday ends on sunday night. >>> prosecutors in frederick have added a felony count of an aggravated animal cruelty to the charges against a brunswick man, accused of tossing a chihuahua off of a bridge. 34-year-old david michael beers already faced misdemeanor charges in this case. the new charge means he could be sentenced up to t
now they are backing him up with the first lady, michelle obama is expected to help the president pitch the plan with a softer touch. at this point, mrs. obama has an approval rating higher than her husband, around 70%. top administration officials hope that, combined with her background as a hospital executive will help to take the edge off of the president's hard sell. joel brown, cbs news, the white house. >> the president is also visiting david letterman on monday. the first ever...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama presented a new government report that details what she calls key steps to tackle and reverse childhood obesity. >> for the first time this is the key, we are setting really clear goal and benchmarks and measurable outcomes that will tackle this challenge one step, one family and one child at a time. >> reporter: among the recommendations, women can help out early by maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight and breast-feeding their babies. restaurants can also do their share by posting calorie counts. and the nation's schools can offer more nutritional lunches. >>> if your family would like free advice on how to get healthier, how to trim down, go to our website at wusa9.com for a free lighten up kit that's full of ideas. just click on lighten up. >>> coming up next, howard and the forecast. >>> some hazy sunshine warming up especially south of town. we will tell you about that and the big storms heading this way. we will look at the allergy update. the tree polln in the moderate category. the grasses are moderate and the weeds are and molds are low. we wil
. >>> first lady michelle obama presented a new government report that details what she calls key steps to tackle and reverse childhood obesity. >> for the first time this is the key, we are setting really clear goal and benchmarks and measurable outcomes that will tackle this challenge one step, one family and one child at a time. >> reporter: among the recommendations, women can help out early by maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight and breast-feeding their babies....
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sasha and michelle obama landed a couple of hours ago in spain. they are heading to a resort. and the trip is scheduled to last through sunday. >>> when she returns, the first lady will find that a garden that she visited at bankroft elementary school in washington has been destroyed. a 9 news now photographer was outside of the school where the playground along with trees an the garden were bulldozed. neighbors in the mount pleasant area are upset. >> there was no discussion with the community about what was going on or how to preserve the trees. as far as i know the kids don't know that their garden that they have been honored for are gone. it is like boom, overnight. it's over. >> the youngsters at the school have been helping the first lady grow healthier organic food for the white house. the first lady paid a visit to the school last year to see how their efforts were coming along. >>> a lot of uninsured dc area residents who cannot afford health care are getting help today. a massive clinic with some highly-skilled volunteers will be providing free medical evaluations. 9
sasha and michelle obama landed a couple of hours ago in spain. they are heading to a resort. and the trip is scheduled to last through sunday. >>> when she returns, the first lady will find that a garden that she visited at bankroft elementary school in washington has been destroyed. a 9 news now photographer was outside of the school where the playground along with trees an the garden were bulldozed. neighbors in the mount pleasant area are upset. >> there was no discussion...
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. >> michelle obama and i have spent the last two years going around this country asking americans to say thanks and to be aware of the sacrifices that you all have made for us in this country. so it's really a joy for to us have you here tonight. >> dr. biden worked with the first lady on public service announcements in support of the troops and their families. >>> a kiosk by the vietnam veterans memorial has been there for 30 years and is now gone. it went up in flames last night around 11:00. the d.c. fire department says a mechanical propane heater appears positive have malfunctioned. no one has injured. the memorabilia kept inside is all gone. it was known for selling items related to the vietnam war. >>> let's turn our attention to medical news. today on "the doctors," you will be able to learn the difference between a health fix and a health myth. find out the cause of varicose veins and learn if it's okay to serve expired food to your family coming up today on "the doctors" coming up at 4:00 p.m. followed by 9news now at 5:00. >>> coming up next, howard and the holiday forecas
. >> michelle obama and i have spent the last two years going around this country asking americans to say thanks and to be aware of the sacrifices that you all have made for us in this country. so it's really a joy for to us have you here tonight. >> dr. biden worked with the first lady on public service announcements in support of the troops and their families. >>> a kiosk by the vietnam veterans memorial has been there for 30 years and is now gone. it went up in flames...
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>> his people -- you know today his people, michele obama, everybody else are going to be telling him and getting in his face that he's got to be more aggressive in the next debate. i think if he watches it, he'll realize, you know, you can't be looking down at the podium, and he's got to be much more aggressive. >> all right. steven, thank you so much for being here. we'll be looking. we'll have you come back and give us your analysis again. >>> we're going to take a break and when we come back, howard has the forecast. >> jc, after a gloomy start, sunshine starting to come out here in d.c. so the afternoon looking better. the rain has been good in some respects on the allergy count. all the pollen levels are low. the trees, grass, the weeds. but the mold spores like it moist. they're high. i'll be back with the seven-day forecast looking toward the weekend whether we return. >>> the washington nationals are excited because they're going to receive a large gift from the marriott foundation. the foundation donated $250,000 to the nats' dream foundation to build a youth baseball academ
>> his people -- you know today his people, michele obama, everybody else are going to be telling him and getting in his face that he's got to be more aggressive in the next debate. i think if he watches it, he'll realize, you know, you can't be looking down at the podium, and he's got to be much more aggressive. >> all right. steven, thank you so much for being here. we'll be looking. we'll have you come back and give us your analysis again. >>> we're going to take a break...
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and that's why first lady michelle obama and first dog bo visited fisher house in rockville yesterday. fisher house provides the comforts of home for military families while their loved ones get treatment at walter reed medical center. >> our military families are, our troops, you all deserve this kind of high level treatment. >> first lady also brought easter treats for families and she joined them for craft activities. it was a nice day. >> uh-huh. >> all right, another look at your seven day? >> well, the forecast is not too bad. we are warming up today. we're going to be pretty good today and tomorrow. chilly and breezy tomorrow but look at that weekend forecast. we're dry. >> oh wonderful. all right, that's it for 9news now at noon. of course we'll be back at 5:00. check out our website. wusa9.com. and jchayward.com. see you at 5:00. bye. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ]
and that's why first lady michelle obama and first dog bo visited fisher house in rockville yesterday. fisher house provides the comforts of home for military families while their loved ones get treatment at walter reed medical center. >> our military families are, our troops, you all deserve this kind of high level treatment. >> first lady also brought easter treats for families and she joined them for craft activities. it was a nice day. >> uh-huh. >> all right,...
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the white house say he will join first lady michelle obama in copenhagen to pitch the committee members who will make their decision on friday. >> it is a perfect place to hold the olympics. >> reporter: but with wars in iraq and afghanistan and an intense debate over health care at home, some republicans are questioning the president's priorities. >> he has a lot of responsibility but his number one responsibility as commander in chief is to keep our country safe. >> reporter: valerie jarrod says the trip is important for the country. >> he will be there in the morning for the presentation and be right back and everyone knows air force one is equiped with what ever you need in the form of communications and i think it is important, not just for chicago but our country and it is another step that the president is making to reach out around the world and show how welcoming our country is. >> reporter: chicago is up against madrid, tokyo, and rio de janeiro and leaders from their respective countries are expected to make in-person pitches. samantha hayes for 9 news now and wusa9.com. >>>
the white house say he will join first lady michelle obama in copenhagen to pitch the committee members who will make their decision on friday. >> it is a perfect place to hold the olympics. >> reporter: but with wars in iraq and afghanistan and an intense debate over health care at home, some republicans are questioning the president's priorities. >> he has a lot of responsibility but his number one responsibility as commander in chief is to keep our country safe. >>...
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first lady michelle obama is going to serve as jumper in chief. the event will be reviewed by an official from the guinness world records. >>> there will be no jumping or anything else for that matter during the scheduled beginnings of the nba season. negotiators failed to reach an agreement and the first two weeks of the season have been canceled. the move came after commissioner david stern said both sides are very much apart on virtually all issues. owners longed out the players this summer when they couldn't reach a deal before the expiration of the old collective bargaining agreement. >>> well, the news isn't going over too well for fans and for people who work near the verizon center. the nba season generates a lot of money for neighboring bars and restaurants. the green turtle is right next to the verizon center. >> worst thing is a lot of the people that live here in the city, that work in the arena, they don't have jobs at all or that they're like down to one shift a week, one shift they can get with the capitals. >> fans will turn to som
first lady michelle obama is going to serve as jumper in chief. the event will be reviewed by an official from the guinness world records. >>> there will be no jumping or anything else for that matter during the scheduled beginnings of the nba season. negotiators failed to reach an agreement and the first two weeks of the season have been canceled. the move came after commissioner david stern said both sides are very much apart on virtually all issues. owners longed out the players...
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this morning, first lady michelle obama unveiled the food plate. it replaces the food pyramid that many of us recognize. many nutritionists say the pyramid can be confusing and they think that the plate will better illustrate the desired balance between fruits and vegetables, starches and meats. >>> coming up on 9news now at noon, crime usually spikes in the summer. but prince george's county is taking on this trend head on. coming up next, i'll have a chance to talk to the state's attorney about crime in that county. stay with us. >>> well, as the temperatures go up, some say so does crime. but this year, the prince george's county police department is taking some special measures in order to reverse that trend. for more on the crime-fighting approach, i'm very delighted to have as my special guest today, states attorney angela. thank you for being with us. >> thank you so much for having me. >> what a delight. you know prince george's county is taking a very bad rap. you've had almost 50 homicides this year. and what special steps are you taking?
this morning, first lady michelle obama unveiled the food plate. it replaces the food pyramid that many of us recognize. many nutritionists say the pyramid can be confusing and they think that the plate will better illustrate the desired balance between fruits and vegetables, starches and meats. >>> coming up on 9news now at noon, crime usually spikes in the summer. but prince george's county is taking on this trend head on. coming up next, i'll have a chance to talk to the state's...
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first lady michelle obama made sure the bags had plenty of vegetables. they will go to families in need and at risk youth. >>> a different thanksgiving tradition in richmond. the mayor received a deer. it is a symbolic way to pay their taxes. it dates back to 1677 and the start of a dialogue between the tribe and white settlers. >>> the wizards announced funeral arrangements for abe pollin. it will be tomorrow morning at 11:30. the wizards also plan to hold a public memorial service on december 8th at the verizon center. >>> we're hearing another touching story about one of the many things abe pollin did apart from owning the wizards and building verizon center. pollin helped to save the synagogue at 6th and i street. the building had been a synagogue and then an african methodist church but five years ago it was up for sale to a nightclub. as soon as pollin heard he committed to buy the building. >> abe called back in ten minutes and said he would take a third, the -- we decided to buy it within four and a half hours. >> the synagogue is now open to all
first lady michelle obama made sure the bags had plenty of vegetables. they will go to families in need and at risk youth. >>> a different thanksgiving tradition in richmond. the mayor received a deer. it is a symbolic way to pay their taxes. it dates back to 1677 and the start of a dialogue between the tribe and white settlers. >>> the wizards announced funeral arrangements for abe pollin. it will be tomorrow morning at 11:30. the wizards also plan to hold a public memorial...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is coming back to washington, d.c. tonight. she will make a stop in san diego on her bay back from mexico. yesterday the first lady met with the mexican president and his wife. mrs. obama also visited a university in mexico city. she called for better educational opportunities for mexican children. >>> meanwhile, president obama hopes that the promise of new jobs and new funding for nasa will ease the concerns of his critics. he speaks today at the kennedy space center to outline his plan for the future of america's space exploration program. joel brown has a report from the white house. >> reporter: president obama headed to kennedy space center with new money and new plans for space exploration. some of those ideas will be a tough sell. >> this is a watershed moment for nasa. abrupt, dramatic departure from the past. >> reporter: the space shuttle program is coming to an end. the prosecution made that decision, to replace the shuttle president obama wants to tart to use private companies to flymen astronauts to and from the i
. >>> first lady michelle obama is coming back to washington, d.c. tonight. she will make a stop in san diego on her bay back from mexico. yesterday the first lady met with the mexican president and his wife. mrs. obama also visited a university in mexico city. she called for better educational opportunities for mexican children. >>> meanwhile, president obama hopes that the promise of new jobs and new funding for nasa will ease the concerns of his critics. he speaks today at...
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. >> first lady michele obama is scheduled to join the the president in iowa today. >>> tonight's power ball lottery jackpot is at 320 -- $320 million. your odds of matching all six numbers correctly are more than 175 million to one. >>> come on down. the game show "the price is right" is looking for its first male model. for nearly 40 years the prizes have almost always displayed by women but now cbs says it is going to audition for a male model. a casting call is going to be held in los angeles where male contestants will be judged on qualities such as verbal skills, posing, and the ability to showcase a product. >>> coming up on 9news now at noon, the stars come out for a final farewell for composer marvin hamlisch. >> plus, two jets on one runway arrive at the same place at the same time. we'll have details when we come back. >>> a mishap at the national international airport created quite a scene. an accident involving to private planes, one on top of the other, caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. luckily there were no injuries. the larger plane was being towed whe
. >> first lady michele obama is scheduled to join the the president in iowa today. >>> tonight's power ball lottery jackpot is at 320 -- $320 million. your odds of matching all six numbers correctly are more than 175 million to one. >>> come on down. the game show "the price is right" is looking for its first male model. for nearly 40 years the prizes have almost always displayed by women but now cbs says it is going to audition for a male model. a casting...
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the white house released the photograph showing president obama, first lady michelle obama and their daughters malia and sasha. the picture was taken by renowned photographer annie leibowitz. >>> a followup to a story we brought you earlier this week. controversy over a song sung by first graders in howard county. it praises president obama. it is similar to the one from new jersey that has received millions of hits on youtube. there was a public meeting last night at school board headquarters. some parents are upset with what they call indoctrine nation. >> we need to talk to them and hopefully come out with a policy that makes sure we don't do this again in the future. >> from our perspective, there is no need to take any action. >> reporter: at last check the school board did not take any action following the hearing. >>> more bloodshed in pakistan. a suicide bomber killed people in most pakistan and another explosion killed 17 others on the way to a wedding. charlie d'agata has the report. >> reporter: a taliban bomber on a bicycle targeted this suspected nuclear site in pakistan
the white house released the photograph showing president obama, first lady michelle obama and their daughters malia and sasha. the picture was taken by renowned photographer annie leibowitz. >>> a followup to a story we brought you earlier this week. controversy over a song sung by first graders in howard county. it praises president obama. it is similar to the one from new jersey that has received millions of hits on youtube. there was a public meeting last night at school board...
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michelle michele bachmann received 19%. tomorrow, president obama will lay out his plan on the withdrawal of u.s. troops in afghanistan. the president has been under growing pressure from congress and the public to bring the american troops home. the obama administration is standing behind its july deadline to withdraw troops. american troops have been fighting in afghanistan for the past ten years. >>> today is officially the last day on the job for congressman anthony weiner. because he steps down at midnight. the new york democrat announced his resignation last week amid the sexting scandal. but he officially sent his letter of resignation on monday to house speaker john boehner and state officials in albany, new york. his staff in washington, d.c. will continue reporting to the house. >>> this morning's "washington post" is reporting that as many as 700 teachers could be out of work in prince george's county. the county school board approved a $1.6 billion budget this morning while the budget will cut teaching positions
michelle michele bachmann received 19%. tomorrow, president obama will lay out his plan on the withdrawal of u.s. troops in afghanistan. the president has been under growing pressure from congress and the public to bring the american troops home. the obama administration is standing behind its july deadline to withdraw troops. american troops have been fighting in afghanistan for the past ten years. >>> today is officially the last day on the job for congressman anthony weiner. because...
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president wants to have a jobs speech this week, he needs to stand up and say we're going to repeal obama care. >> reporter: tea party favorite michele bachmann has been flashing her credentials as a fall small business owner. >> we run a successful business. we believe in profit. >> today, bachmann is dealing with a campaign shake-up after the exit of two top staffers. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the white house. >>> here is a look at wall street. the dow jones drops 217 points -- 207 points. it actually dropped more than 270 points in the first hour of trading. the s&p and the nasdaq also fell drastically. after the opening bell. >>> well, he retired from the army last week. today, general david petraeus was sworn in as the new director of the central intelligence agency. petraeus is credited with pushing for the troop surges in both iraq and afghanistan. he is replacing leon panetta who is now the secretary of defense. >>> people have returned from their summer vacations and school has started today in northern virginia. well, when you add rain to the mix, that equals a traffic nigh
president wants to have a jobs speech this week, he needs to stand up and say we're going to repeal obama care. >> reporter: tea party favorite michele bachmann has been flashing her credentials as a fall small business owner. >> we run a successful business. we believe in profit. >> today, bachmann is dealing with a campaign shake-up after the exit of two top staffers. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the white house. >>> here is a look at wall street. the dow jones...
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. >> i want to announce tonight, president obama is a one-term president! >> minnesota congresswoman michele bachmann used the debate to declare her candidacy. >> i'm choosing to run because of the former federal tax lawyer and also as the creator of a successful company in my home state, i see that we have a need now for job creation like no other time. >> reporter: bachmann starred at the tea party caucus in congress. she said her decision to run is completely independent of whether another tea party favorite, sarah palin, decides to jump in the race. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the white house. >>> president barack obama is making a rare visit to puerto rico today. air force i landed in san juan just minutes ago. residents of the american i'd territory are not allowed to vote in u.s. elections but president obama has his eye on hispanic voters on the mainland. the fast-growing hispanic population has increased influence in american politics. >>> the maryland stadium authority is considering a $25,000 request to study a proposal to move the redskins he
. >> i want to announce tonight, president obama is a one-term president! >> minnesota congresswoman michele bachmann used the debate to declare her candidacy. >> i'm choosing to run because of the former federal tax lawyer and also as the creator of a successful company in my home state, i see that we have a need now for job creation like no other time. >> reporter: bachmann starred at the tea party caucus in congress. she said her decision to run is completely...
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cbs news has learned minnesota congresswoman michele bachmann will endorse romney. she remains a tea party favorite. that's the group romney has the struggled to win over. president obama will officially kick off his reelection run this weekend with events in virginia and ohio. a new poll shows president obama and mitt romney in a virtual tie there with the president ahead by only 2 points. in florida, romney is ahead by a point. also too close to call. but the president has opened up an eight point lead in pennsylvania. romney now has only one gop rival left, ron paul. newt gingrich suspended his campaign wednesday and said he will support the former governor. this is a choice between mitt romney and the most radical leftist president in american history. >> reporter: the obama campaign released an ad using gingrich's own words. >> are you calling mitt romney a liar? >> yes. >> reporter: next week voters head to the polls in several states. danielle nottingham, cbs news, the white house. >> president obama is making a reelection push in the commonwealth as well. he
cbs news has learned minnesota congresswoman michele bachmann will endorse romney. she remains a tea party favorite. that's the group romney has the struggled to win over. president obama will officially kick off his reelection run this weekend with events in virginia and ohio. a new poll shows president obama and mitt romney in a virtual tie there with the president ahead by only 2 points. in florida, romney is ahead by a point. also too close to call. but the president has opened up an eight...
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obama would be the first u.s. president to take such a direct role in lobbying for the olympics event. chicago faces tough competition, though, from rio de janeiro, madrid and tokyo. >>> john travolta is expected to take the witness stand today in the bahamas, where two men are accused of extortion. the charges stem from the death of travolta's son last january. >> reporter: john travolta is the prosecution's key witness and they have a key piece of evidence, as well. former ambulance driver on tape negotiating with travolta's lawyer. according to a people peel magazine reporter, who's seen the tape, he demands $25 million, explaining i was poor all of my life. i wanted to do things for charity. travolta's lawyer laughed and he said you are a bow hailian robin hood, man. >> reporter: he threatened to go public with a medical ferment related to the death of the 21-year-old son jett. he was one of the first emergency workers on the scene and drove the ambulance that took him and his parents to the hospital he said h
obama would be the first u.s. president to take such a direct role in lobbying for the olympics event. chicago faces tough competition, though, from rio de janeiro, madrid and tokyo. >>> john travolta is expected to take the witness stand today in the bahamas, where two men are accused of extortion. the charges stem from the death of travolta's son last january. >> reporter: john travolta is the prosecution's key witness and they have a key piece of evidence, as well. former...
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michelle shearer is on the left of president obama. she's speaking right now. she is from frederick county, maryland. she teaches chemistry at urbana high school for 14 years. she was named maryland's teacher of the year last october. congratulations. >>> it is official! scott pelley will take over as anchor of the "cbs evening news" starting june 6th. he will replace katie couric. in a statement, cbs calls pelley one of the most experienced reporters in broadcast journalism. he will become both anchor and managing editorrer the "cbs evening news." pelley will continue to report "60 minutes." >>> still to come when the news continues, a historically african-american church in the district is going green. and find out why some hope this could lead to parishioners doing the same. >>> in less than an hour, u.s. navy seals took out osama bin laden and hauled his body away. up next, we'll have a blow-by- blow of how it all went down. >>> now, back to our top story, the death of 9-11 master mind osama bin laden. the u.s. navy seal who carried out the mission to kill
michelle shearer is on the left of president obama. she's speaking right now. she is from frederick county, maryland. she teaches chemistry at urbana high school for 14 years. she was named maryland's teacher of the year last october. congratulations. >>> it is official! scott pelley will take over as anchor of the "cbs evening news" starting june 6th. he will replace katie couric. in a statement, cbs calls pelley one of the most experienced reporters in broadcast journalism....
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michelle miller, cbs news, new york. >>> still to come on 9 news now, hot stuff. a man suffers second-degree many burns by just walking outside. >> we may see that just walking on sidewalks in some cases. not really. okay. today it is all about the humidity, though. high humidity could mean sparking more serious thunderstorms today. i will have the forecast when 9 news now at noon comes right back. ♪ [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains forever. discover the power of our stain spectrum technology in the new red bottle of wisk. coming august 2010. [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains forever. discover the power of our stain spectrum technology in the new red bottle of wisk. coming august 2010. >>> we think it is hot here but get this an arizona man suffered sec-degree burns when he went outside. 78-year-old james wankle was barefoot and fell to his knees as he walked on the asphalt. fortunate fortunately for him divorce neighbors saw what happened and came to help him. >> he couldn't run to the
michelle miller, cbs news, new york. >>> still to come on 9 news now, hot stuff. a man suffers second-degree many burns by just walking outside. >> we may see that just walking on sidewalks in some cases. not really. okay. today it is all about the humidity, though. high humidity could mean sparking more serious thunderstorms today. i will have the forecast when 9 news now at noon comes right back. ♪ [ female announcer ] wisk is about to change the way you look at stains...